How to create no-churn vanilla ice cream

This section provides detailed instructions along with step-by-step images for making this delightful recipe. The complete list of ingredients can be found below.

A bowl of sweetened condensed milk beside a bowl of cream combined with condensed milk mixture.A bowl of sweetened condensed milk beside a bowl of cream combined with condensed milk mixture.

Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk together the condensed milk, vanilla extract, and salt; set aside.

Step 2: Using a mixer, whip the cream on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form, which should take about 2 minutes.

Step 3: Gently fold roughly 1 cup of the whipped cream into the condensed milk mixture using a rubber spatula until fully combined, then fold this mixture back into the remaining whipped cream until smooth.

Unfrozen no-churn vanilla ice cream in a loaf pan next to semi-frozen vanilla ice cream in another loaf pan.Unfrozen no-churn vanilla ice cream in a loaf pan next to semi-frozen vanilla ice cream in another loaf pan.

Step 4: Transfer the mixture into a chilled metal loaf pan measuring 9-by-5-by-3 inches, then freeze, covered, for about 2 hours, until it reaches a thick, creamy consistency reminiscent of soft-serve.

Step 5: If desired, mix in any additional ingredients using a spoon.

Step 6: Keep freezing, covered, until solid and scoopable, which will take another 3 hours.